Bart Simpson is the eldest child in The Simpsons, the long-running animated series created by Matt Groening that began in 1989, and he is voiced by Nancy Cartwright. His blunt self-introduction became one of his recognisable lines in early episodes and merchandise, built around his rebellious schoolboy persona. Short clips of the line later spread on soundboards and in meme edits, where the brevity and familiar voice let creators use it as an instant introduction, a pretend phone greeting, or a reaction to meeting someone new online.